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Service Notes
1. The transmission ha
s been factory serviced with “00” grease. NO additional lubrication is necessary or
recommended.
2. Service the engine according to the engine operating and maintenance instructions furnished with the tiller.
Special attention should be given to the proper installation and service of the engine air filter assembly.
3. Regularly check tines for wear. Tine clevis pin holes should be checked for wear or elongation. Tine
assemblies should be replaced when lead corner on cutting edge has become rounded, therefore reducing
tilling efficiency.
4. Proper maintenance includes periodic inspection and lubrication by the operator, using the correct lubricants.
This will ensure long life of the tiller.
5. Keep the machine, attachments, and accessories in safe working condition.
6. Check engine mounting bolts, and other bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness to be sure the equipment
is in safe working condition.
7. Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel tank inside a building where ignition sources are present, such as
hot water and space heaters, cloths dryers, and the like. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any
enclosure.
8. Always refer to the engine operating instructions for important details if the tiller is to be stored for an extended
period.
Inspection of the Transmission Case Assembly
When it is necessary to make internal repairs to the transmission, it is advisable to take your tiller to an authorized
MERRY TILLER dealer, especially if there are signs of excessive wear. Following are some suggestions that will
help to determine the amount of wear.
1. Before removing the transmission case from the tiller, turn the large pulley by hand and observe whether or not
the rotor shaft also turns. If it does not, or if the pulley turns freely, check to be certain the square key securing
the pulley to the drive shaft is not missing or damaged. This could cause the pulley to slip on the shaft.
2. Turn the large pulley in either direction until all the slack is removed from the chains and sprockets within the
transmission. Make a mark on the tine shaft and the outer edge of the large pulley. Then, while observing both
the mark on the pulley and the mark on the tine shaft, turn the large pulley in the opposite direction until all
internal slack is removed and the mark on the tine shaft just begins to move. The mark on the large pulley
should not travel a distance of more than 3 inches (7.6 centimeters) before the mark on the tine shaft begins to
move.
Any travel of the mark in excess of this indicates excessive wear inside the case of either one or both chains,
sprockets, shafts, or bearings. The case should be removed and disassembled for internal inspection.
Engine Maintenance
CHECK THE ENGINE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR RECOMMENDED REGULAR MAINTENANCE.
By following the engine maintenance schedule, you will obtain maximum engine and tiller life. The four cycle engine
of your tiller will normally consume some oil, so
check engine oil level regularly and before each use.
